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Kiosque en Fête at Nelson Mandela Garden
Hidden in the middle of a bustling urban garden, an iconic bandstand is turning into the city's favorite acoustic playground. Whether you are into groovy brass bands, chill jazz sessions, or quirky outdoor karaoke, there is always a new rhythm waiting for you here. Drop by for a relaxed break and let the local talent turn your afternoon into an open-air concert.
Jardin Nelson Mandela (Paris 1st)
About
Kiosque en Fête brings a vibrant cultural program to the Nelson Mandela Garden from April 18 to October 25, 2026. This free outdoor event series features a diverse range of performances, including jazz ensembles, classical orchestras, choral music, theatre, and interactive dance balls. Whether you are a fan of rock, pop-funk, or world music, you will find a performance to enjoy in the heart of Paris. The venue is fully accessible to wheelchair users, as well as to visitors who are deaf or hard of hearing and individuals with cognitive disabilities.
APRIL
• SATURDAY APRIL 18 — from 4:15 PM to 6:45 PM
LES ENCHANTEURS Sing together with musicians — Everyone sings at the same time with musicians
• SUNDAY APRIL 19 — from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Paris O'Jazz — Brazilian music and Jazz group
• THURSDAY APRIL 23 — from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Student Symphony Orchestra — Promotion of a classical music repertoire
• FRIDAY APRIL 24 — from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Morgane — Original songs in French, guitars and vocals
• SATURDAY APRIL 25 — from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Paris O'Jazz — Brazilian music and Jazz group
• SATURDAY APRIL 25 — from 12:00 PM to 12:45 PM
NODZ — Pop-Funk with Hispanic influences
• SUNDAY APRIL 26 — from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Trip to Mexico without leaving Paris — Travel to Mexico for an hour.
MAY
• FRIDAY MAY 1 — from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Open Kiosk — a participatory open stage and three DJ sets
• SATURDAY MAY 2 — from 2:20 PM to 4:40 PM
Barbaroké — A mix between barrel organ and karaoke
• FRIDAY MAY 8 — from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
The Initiativ Concert - Indie Rock — Concert of Parisian rock bands
• SATURDAY MAY 9 — from 2:20 PM to 4:40 PM
Barbaroké — A mix between barrel organ and karaoke
• SUNDAY MAY 10 — from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Paris O'Jazz — Brazilian music and Jazz group
• SUNDAY MAY 10 — from 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Amesbury School — A European tour, contemporary songs
• SATURDAY MAY 16 — from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Ernestophone — Student brass band from the ENS
• SUNDAY MAY 17 — from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Les Escalaclownettes — Kind and enthusiastic clowns
• FRIDAY MAY 22 — from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Southam College Vox Rox choir & solos/duos — Vox Rox choir and solo/duo performances
• SATURDAY MAY 23 — from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Fanfare Clandestine Concert — Come vibrate to the rhythm of brass and percussion
• SUNDAY MAY 24 — from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Paris O'Jazz — Brazilian music and Jazz group
• SUNDAY MAY 24 — from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
La Chansonnerie des cuivres — Q5 brass quintet concert
• SATURDAY MAY 30 — from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Afro-Latino Ball (salsa caravan) — Latino dance with DJ organized by the association La M
• SUNDAY MAY 31 — from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Concert by the Vents Debout wind band — Vents Debout is a wind ensemble
JUNE
• SATURDAY JUNE 13 — from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Rock concert of the Mozart Conservatory — Concert of contemporary music workshops
• SATURDAY JUNE 13 — from 2:20 PM to 4:40 PM
Barbaroké — A mix between barrel organ and karaoke
• SUNDAY JUNE 14 — from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Sing & Groove Together – Groove & funk choir — Original arrangements from the 70s to the present
• SUNDAY JUNE 14 — from 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM
pop rock concert — pop rock concert
• THURSDAY JUNE 18 — from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Folk music concert two guitars and three voices — concert two acoustic guitars and three voices
• FRIDAY JUNE 19 — from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Student Symphony Orchestra — Promotion of a classical music repertoire
• SATURDAY JUNE 20 — from 2:20 PM to 4:40 PM
Barbaroké — A mix between barrel organ and karaoke
• SUNDAY JUNE 21 — from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Cine-Concert: The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari — Orchestra playing live in front of a silent film
• SUNDAY JUNE 21 — from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
gospel soul pop choir — gospel soul pop a cappella choir
• WEDNESDAY JUNE 24 — from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Michigan Musician Abroad - Concert — Concert of young musicians from Michigan
• SATURDAY JUNE 27 — from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Les Cuivres des Rails — Jazz, pop, French song, soul concert
• SATURDAY JUNE 27 — from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
The Soul Friends Live — The Soul Friends Live
• SUNDAY JUNE 28 — from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM
B12 Big band — 12-piece orchestra with a varied repertoire
JULY
• WEDNESDAY JULY 1 — from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Bayou Musicians Abroad — Free concert - Bayou Musicians abroad orchestra
• SATURDAY JULY 4 — from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Quatuor de Presque Paris — Concert by the Presque Paris Trombone Quartet
• SATURDAY JULY 4 — from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Open Kiosk — a participatory open stage and three DJ sets
• SUNDAY JULY 5 — from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
sHommeS XY Performance and inclusive ball for all — Musical and choreographic performance / ball
• THURSDAY JULY 9 — from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Okehampton College Band — Concert
• FRIDAY JULY 10 — from 4:00 PM to 7:15 PM
Musical groups from Berkhamsted School — A family concert of 'Pop' and 'Film' classics
• TUESDAY JULY 14 — from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Mathieu & Farah — French song
• TUESDAY JULY 14 — from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Woodkirk Academy Music — The school takes its young musicians on tour
• THURSDAY JULY 16 — from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Liverpool College — Orchestra/wind band, choir, small ensembles
• SATURDAY JULY 18 — from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Cabaret Gandaia Ensaio Aberto — Brazilian street carnival bloco
• SATURDAY JULY 18 — from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Play: Heroines without Borders — Participatory and multilingual play
• SATURDAY JULY 25 — from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Archange Gospel in concert! — Archange Gospel, the FeelGood Choir of Paris
AUGUST
• SUNDAY AUGUST 2 — from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Mathieu & Farah — French song
• SATURDAY AUGUST 29 — from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Open Kiosk — a participatory open stage and three DJ sets
• SUNDAY AUGUST 30 — from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Mister BlaiZ [Gospel] and his choir-school — Gospel entertainment
SEPTEMBER
• SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 5 — from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
STORYTIME IN ENGLISH WITH KIDS&us — Theatrical storytelling for children in English
• SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 6 — from 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM
rock undercover concert — pop rock concert
• SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 12 — from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Open Kiosk — a participatory open stage and three DJ sets
• SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 13 — from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Mathieu & Farah — French song
• SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 19 — from 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
Les Vieilles — Hits explode with Les Vieilles
• SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 20 — from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Paris O'Jazz — Brazilian music and Jazz group
• SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 26 — from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
COSMOS KIBUN - (Pop-Rock / Fusion) — Modern music concert - Pop Rock Funk oriented
• SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 27 — from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Mathieu & Farah — French song
OCTOBER
• SUNDAY OCTOBER 4 — from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Mathieu & Farah — French song
• SUNDAY OCTOBER 11 — from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Paris O'Jazz — Brazilian music and Jazz group
• SATURDAY OCTOBER 17 — from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Mawasa TWINS — Soul music
• SATURDAY OCTOBER 24 — from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Mathieu & Farah — French song
Our take on this event
Located at 32, rue Berger, the Nelson Mandela Garden acts as a hub for artistic discovery throughout the spring and summer. From April 18 to October 25, 2026, the Kiosque en Fête program offers a wide array of live entertainment. The schedule includes recurring favorites like Paris O'Jazz, the unique Barbaroké—a blend of street organ and karaoke—and community open-stage sessions.
Music lovers can explore a variety of genres, ranging from indie rock and folk to brass bands and symphonic performances by student orchestras. The event also highlights international talent and specialized performances, such as cinema-concerts and inclusive dance parties. With a rotating lineup of artists, every visit offers a new opportunity to experience live music in an open-air setting.
Accessibility is a priority for the organization. The site is designed to be welcoming for all, with specific provisions for wheelchair access, as well as support for deaf or hearing-impaired visitors and those with cognitive disabilities. All activities are free of charge and open to the public.
